Jonglei: Twic East County Under Murle Attack
Report from Akuei
An estimated 2000 Murle militiamen, heavily armed and dressed in SPLA uniforms went on the rampage yesterday in Twic East count burning villages and farms. The attack is continuing. Unknown number of people, especially women and children, the old, and the sick have been killed. In addition, around 5000 or more herds of cattle are reportedly taken. Stay turned for more information.
Update 1:
Just for clarification: I was on the phone with Dau de Garang a while ago and he informed me that people are safe so far. What happened was that a column of a well armed uniformed Murle fighters burned down a number of empty villages in northern part of Twic East and made away with alot of cattle.
There was an attempt by youths from Duk county, Wernyol payam and Panyagoor to retrieve the cattle but they were outnumbered and outgunned; therefore, the pursuit was called off.
As I wrote this note, most villages from the counties of Duk and Twic East are deserted and nearly 80 – 90 thousand people displaced. Majority of the people are now in Toch area.
Warm wishes,
Akuëi
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